Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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rosecandy 08/13/2018

I have been having a very hard day, and I could really use some support, if anyone is up and willing to talk. I've tried talking to a few people on here today and it seemed like no one was really in the mood to pm with me. Which is totally fine. I'm not judging. It would just mean a lot to me if anyone had the time and generosity to talk to me a little bit.

I don't know why, but I've been having kind of a down day. I feel very isolated and alone right now, and part of me is worried things will never get better for me.

I feel like I've tried and tried and tried so much this year to do things better, to right my wrongs, to apologize to people I needed to apologize to, to figure out my path and my purpose in this world, and to be kinder and gentler and just... all-around my idea of a better person. And not only do I feel like my efforts have been totally ignored sometimes, I feel like nothing I ever do is good enough.

I'm trying so hard and I still feel stuck and lost and like I'm just never going to be able to do anything right. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't know if I even can do anything.

I just noticed that I was piggybacking on people's posts tonight rather than being 100% supportive of them and their situations and that isn't okay. So I figured I should probably make my own.

If anyone out there is willing to talk, shoot me a pm. I would really appreciate it.

Wow50 08/13/2018

I would love to talk I been having the same problem. I think it's cuz I'm really new to this forum stuff and I don't know if I'm doing right hlf the time.
I've been a recovering addict for 2 yrs now. I also have been diagnosed with depression pdsd bipolar.
I've been trying to get back into living and rightin my wrongs but I will hit a road block and fall back into my depression. I stopped trying because the only way my friends n family will know I'm getting better is if I succeeded at the things I say I'm going to do. I have been but it's just not enough. I made such a mess with my life that I don't know where to start cleaning up!! But all we can to is push forward not give up.
I also been riding a bike every morning. I started that routine. I meditate and stretch to get rid of the low energy I been having. What is it that ur trying to do?

SimpsonsOK 08/13/2018

Rose and Wow, depression is a rough road we journey. The pm's. well depends when folks are on. I had to leave a site because it had me getting dozens of notifications every time I got on. When I come on, the first place I go is notifications. I know some folks don't check theirs at all. Yes, it takes time for folks to believe we are really changing. Just afraid to trust that the changes will last, even though we keep plugging along. That is really the key: make the changes to be the person you want to be. We are all good enough. We were born good enough, then life and people happened. We decide for us instead of other people. Comforting hugs to you both.

machoorozconpollo 08/14/2018

Yea me too. I'm here for you, anytime you need me.!

AnnieToman 08/14/2018

hello Rose, you know how i feel, i told you many times,, Girl you got to understand about love, to always carry it in your heart, but your having trouble i see, remember this , you cant carry love in your heart if you don't love yourself first. what i tell you is the truth . so listen to me, your a good person as good as any here, love your self. so others can to. im always up late if this problem happens again, i will always talk remember that.

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